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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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